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Jurisdiction: Cortland County Towns Jurisdictional Class: Exempt Adopted: 1/1/1976 DEPUTY TOWN CLERK DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is routine clerical work involving responsibility for performing a variety of unrelated tasks in connection with the proceeding of the Town Board and the operation of Town Government. Work is performed under the general direction of the Town Clerk with some leeway for the use of independent judgment in carrying out details of the work. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only) Assumes the duties of the Town Clerk during the absence of or at the pleasure of the Town Clerk; Prepares material for meetings of the Town Board, may attend meetings, re cords proceedings and maintains records; Indexes and files deeds, contracts, insurance policies and other legal in struments; Issues state and town licenses and permits such as hunting and fishing, marriage peddler, dog license, etc.; Answers questions for the public concerning procedures of the Town Clerk's Office and provides information about ordinances adopted by the Town Board; Checks vouchers and invoices for accuracy and completeness; May collect water or utility bills and issue receipts; Keeps accounts and prepares reports pertaining to monies received. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: A working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; working knowledge of the organization and operation of Town Government; working knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to maintain records and prepare reports; ability to deal efficiently with the public; clerical apti tude; accuracy; dependability; good physical condition. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Since the position of Deputy Town Clerk is in the exempt class, there are no minimum requirements. However, it is suggested that appointees be high school graduated and have had at least one year of satisfactory clerical experience.